Villa Stengen is located in scenic and peaceful surroundings on the bank of the beautiful Telemark Canal. The charming main house, built in 1937, has a full kitchen, cozy livingroom, bathroom, restroom, and can comfortably sleep 6 people. In addition to the main house, Villa Strengen can also offer “the outhouse”. Renovated in 2012, “the outhouse” comfortable sleeps 4 people in two separate rooms and contains a loungeroom with a magnificent view to the canal –all on the second floor.

You will find Villa Strengen “under” the Stengen Bridge, about 4 kilometers from Hogga, which is the uppermost and last of the canal locks. Villa Strengen is the perfect base for excursions in the closeby Telemark region – for instance a variety of hikes with or without summits, or stroll along Murane by the canal. For those who are used to water and boats, Villa Stengen has a canoe and a 14ft boat with 30 hp motor available during your stay. Iifevests are mandatory and we ask that you use these facilities in a safe and responsible manner. A ways up the canal is the Flåvatn. Cast your fishingrod from the boat and see if the trout bites, or stay at “home” at Villa Strengen and cast your fishingrod out from the bank. Enjoy the beauty and serenity of your surroundings on the deck by the water, as the fire crackles and you take in yet another stunning sunset.

Take a trip with MS Victoria or MS Henrik Ibsen and experience the Telemark Canal up close and personal. Go ashore in Lunde and enjoy refreshments at Sluse Kroa (the lock tavern). Lunde is an idyllic township in the heart of Telemark. You will find grocery stores, clothing boutiques and different diners. 30 mins by car you will reach Bø. A slightly bigger town where you can find Sommarland i Bø – a complete waterpark with waterslides and heated pools. You can also find Høyt og Lavt – an exciting climbing park with a variety of obstacles and ziplines in the treetops.

We had a wonderful stay in Norway. On arrival we met Johns daughter and she showed us around. The kids loved the canoe and went swimming every day! Great and peaceful view from the garden! Thanks for everything!